With Q4 underway, time is running out to put the short-term rental tax strategy to work for 2026. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Tom and Nate sit down with returning guest Justin Shore to break down the real "60-day countdown" investors face if they want to close on a property, get it rented, and qualify for STR tax benefits before year-end.
They cover how many guest stays you actually need, why personal use in year one can wreck your deductions, what really counts toward the 100-hour material participation test, the gray areas around travel time and "barter" stays with influencers, and why cost segregation timing matters less than people think. They close with a look at the excess business loss limitation and what to do if you don't make the deadline.
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